Behind the Brand Deals: Talent Manager Secrets with Jamie Sharp
03/06/24 • 43 min
Join Alice Thorpe in a conversation with Jamie Sharp, the mastermind behind Sharp Talent Management. Delve into how Jamie's unique approach to talent management has evolved and grown over the years. Jamie firmly believes in fostering real, authentic connections between brands and creators, and he shares how this belief has influenced his strategies and decisions. You'll learn how Jamie helps content creators not only survive but truly thrive in the current media landscape. Plus, he'll be shedding light on the nuances of brand negotiations, providing insights on how to keep things authentic and genuine while still achieving your business objectives.
One of the challenges many creators and managers face is dealing with the remnants of old-school marketing mindsets that still persist in some circles. Jamie's faced these challenges head-on and has some fascinating stories and advice to share. We'll be discussing these and other hot topics in the industry, like TikTok's recent move to longer videos and the impact of YouTube Shorts on the creator community. Jamie's got his finger on the pulse, and his analysis of these trends is something you won't want to miss.
We're also going to delve into some lessons learned from past experiences, both good and bad. For example, there was that one time a brand deal with a venture-capital-backed app went completely south. It was a tough situation, but Jamie navigated it with grace and resilience. He'll be sharing his smart tips on how to protect yourself in contracts and navigate the less glamorous side of talent management.
Sharp Talent
https://www.sharptalent.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/sharp_talent/
https://uk.linkedin.com/company/sharptalentmgmt
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Join Alice Thorpe in a conversation with Jamie Sharp, the mastermind behind Sharp Talent Management. Delve into how Jamie's unique approach to talent management has evolved and grown over the years. Jamie firmly believes in fostering real, authentic connections between brands and creators, and he shares how this belief has influenced his strategies and decisions. You'll learn how Jamie helps content creators not only survive but truly thrive in the current media landscape. Plus, he'll be shedding light on the nuances of brand negotiations, providing insights on how to keep things authentic and genuine while still achieving your business objectives.
One of the challenges many creators and managers face is dealing with the remnants of old-school marketing mindsets that still persist in some circles. Jamie's faced these challenges head-on and has some fascinating stories and advice to share. We'll be discussing these and other hot topics in the industry, like TikTok's recent move to longer videos and the impact of YouTube Shorts on the creator community. Jamie's got his finger on the pulse, and his analysis of these trends is something you won't want to miss.
We're also going to delve into some lessons learned from past experiences, both good and bad. For example, there was that one time a brand deal with a venture-capital-backed app went completely south. It was a tough situation, but Jamie navigated it with grace and resilience. He'll be sharing his smart tips on how to protect yourself in contracts and navigate the less glamorous side of talent management.
Sharp Talent
https://www.sharptalent.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/sharp_talent/
https://uk.linkedin.com/company/sharptalentmgmt
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